Energy Technology, AAS

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Emphasis: Energy Technology

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Total Units: 93-95

Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid

Purpose: The Power Operations AAS Degree program prepares students to compete for employment in the Power Generation Industry. Centralia College is designated as Washington State’s Center of Excellence for Energy Technology and is supported by statewide energy industry and labor leaders. The Energy Technology degree offers coursework in traditional sources of power generation as well as renewable energy and energy efficiency. The program prepares students for entry level positions such as power plant assistant control operator, technician, and other high voltage apprenticeships.

Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Understand and operate electrical systems
Understand the components used in the transmission of electricity
Specialize in power generating, power transmission, metering, substation operations, plant mechanics, or boiler operations
Knowledge of Energy Efficiency and hands-on experience of doing an energy audit of a home or building
Knowledge of a practice for entrance exams that are typically required for entry into the electric utility industry

Suggested Order of Classes

Term 1

BTEC 214 - Excel 1 5 Unit(s) **
OR
I T 117 - Introduction to Windows OS 3 Unit(s) *
TRDS 100 - Industrial Safety 5 Unit(s)
TRDS 120 - Mechanical Systems 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 16-18

Term 2

HLTH 145 - Safety & Fitness (HF) 3 Unit(s) *
TRDS 140 - Fluid Systems 5 Unit(s)
TRDS 180 - Electrical Systems 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 13

Term 3

BTEC 191 - Work Experience Seminar 1 Unit(s)
DET 102 - Forklift Certification 1 Unit(s) *
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (C) 5 Unit(s) *
OR
WRT 105 - Writing In The Workplace 5 Unit(s) *
Energy Technology Program Electives 12 Unit(s)

Total Units: 19

Term 4

PPO 100 - Intro to Energy Industry 5 Unit(s)
PPO 103 - Electric Utility Distribution 5 Unit(s)
PPO 201 - Steam Plant Systems 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 15

Term 5

PPO 205 - Power System Operator I 5 Unit(s)
PPO 209 - Alt Energy - Wind & Solar 5 Unit(s)
MEC 260 - Allen Bradley Plcs 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 15

Term 6

PPO 208 - Hydroelectric Power 5 Unit(s)
Elective 5 Unit(s)
Elective 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 15

Note:

*Courses may be taken during the summer quarter.

**Suggested for AAS ERA students.

1^st year Energy Technology program electives (12): TRDS 150 , TRDS 160 , ERA 119 , additional approved elective (5), PPO, ERA, MEC, IT, CS&, Natural Science with lab, Quantitative Skills Distribution.

2^nd year Energy Technology electives: courses within PPO, ERA, MEC, DET 235 , CS&, I T 101 , Natural Science with lab, Quantitative Skills Distribution.